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• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9tdi PD130 starting problems when parked 29 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Had the car from new,estate sport, 110k miles, last 2 years had problems starting when parked nose up ( only a few inches and progressively getting worse ), turns over fine after several mins cranking it starts, runs rough, feels like fuel starvation, fine after 10 seconds of running. ( has worn the starter motor out over time ) When parked nose down starts perfect every time. since problem fuel filter and fuel pipe to PD pump changed ( Known rubbing point under the main air intake tube at the back of the head ) Can not find any air or fuel leaks.
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  Which larger vehicle could replace my Toyota Yaris with? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 1.3 3-door Toyota Yaris 55-plate and, with a new addition to the family, I'm finding it too small. Do you have any advice as to...
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  Why does my Renault Laguna 1.9dCi stutter in top gear and smoke under acceleration? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Laguna 1.9dCi on a 51 plate and it runs fine, but when in top gear it feels like it's holding back. Also, when accelerating it produces...
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  My Peugeot 106's spark plugs have a bit of water on them - is this due to a failed head gasket? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Peugeot 106 XSI 1.6 8v. It was running a bit rough on low revs so I took the spark plugs out and they seem to have a little bit of...
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 99 1.0 Engine Hesitation 27 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I have taken a look at the previous posts about engine hesitation and i seem to think mine is slightly different, Im certainly not a car expert and im trying to figure out what is causing the following problem. When my car is damp (not cold as when we had the snow it ran fine strangely!) or hasnt been run for a day the car starts to hesitate when accelarating. After the car is run though it works fine until the car sits for maybe a day without being used at which it hesitates again, i have had a load of issues with this car already and ive done a bit of research but dont have any conclusive answers.
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  Swift not swallow 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My new Suzuki Swift 1.5 Automatic achieves 50mpg on a long run and 45mpg around town. This is my first car that beats the manufacturer figures for fuel...
• Honda CR-V II (2002 - 2006) - 06 2.2 Dipstick 4 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Is there anything special about the dipstick on the CRV ? My engine started running badly occasionally on Saturday so I stopped, checked under the bonnet and with no other signs of problems I checked the oil using the dipstick and it appeared empty. Having added 5L to it and turning the motor over for 30 secs I rechecked it and there was still nothing.
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - Year unknown TD - Fuel starvation - won't idle 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  It is running on veg oil/diesel, mixed, but this problem has only recently occurred, after several months of veg oil use. It has a Bosch injector pump, which should tolerate veg oil. My gut feel is that the injector pump is partly knackered, but do BRers have other ideas?
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 88 1.9 immobiliser/ignition problem 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Thinking my immobiliser is faulty. Problem is car won't start on occasion, every other time starts first times and runs sweet. usual trick to start is take a spark plug out turn over to see if it sparks, on first try no spark on second attempt start and runs on other 3 cylinders. Before taking a spark plug out can be trying to start for a few minutes with nothing.
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  Age concerned 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta becomes 10 years old in December 2009. At that point will it be eligible for the £2k Government backed scrappage scheme?
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  DR hell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle,...
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0d Charging Circuit 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  The alternator warning light comes on when you switch the ignition on & goes off when the engine is running (i.e. just what it should do) but checking it more thoroughly with a voltmete in the cigar socket, the battery voltage gradually drops over several days and (unlike my other car & every other one I?
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.8TDi EEC V PCM 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Can I just put the loom and ECU in and connect it up to all the sensors and actuators on the engine and it will work?? Or, does a separate 12 volt feed need to be run to it?? It is a Ford EEC V PCM with 104 pin connector - though which wire is the 'live in' is the problem!! Where can I get a proper wiring diagram for EEC V engine looms/ecu's?? Cheers, Stuart.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 05 2.0SDI Possible fuel pump problem. 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Now whenever I try to start the car it turns for about 10-15 seconds then starts - once I push down the accelerator the car cuts out. When the car is finally started it will run for about 2-3min then cuts out. (only runs if I dont push down on the accelerator) At a guess, could this be the fuel pump? Is this something that happens to Golfs? My SDI has only done 55k miles.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.0 Injector problem? 5 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The mother-in-law has a 98 1l Corsa that she keeps at ours for when she visits. It has two problems: * Speedo doesn't work (think this is the sensor on the gearbox) * Runs slightly rough at idle. When running there is intermittent hesitation which I can best describe as if trying to drive an older car with the choke out. She has taken it to the local garage who have 'put it on the computer'.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2003 Vectra Replacement 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Any ideas what would be a good economical car, diesel and with more economical service costs! Needs to fairly family sized etc. Or should I just run my Vectra to the ground? Mondeo? Octavia? A4? A6? not sure what the service and parts prices are like for running costs etc. so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 1995 1.6LX Advise on solving coolant loss 12 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  So I have this car and wish to clean out the cooling system (i.e. drain, refill with pure water, run briefly & drain again to flush away any gunk) then refil with antifreeze & fit new thermostat before autumn sets in. Any comments on this problem and how to move forward would be appreciated.
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.3 Coolant flushing and renewal 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Can I just check that all I need to do is open the radiator plug at the bottom of the radiator, collect everything that runs out and discard, then use a garden hose to flush it out. Then I fill with water + radflush after closing the radiator plug, turn the heating to full and run the car until the thermostat opens and the radflush penetrates the whole system.
• comment on 'love hertz' 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  REF: HJ's telegraph Q&A SAT 28 JUNE '08 Does any one know why an ex rental would be better run in than a car bought from a private seller? Can someone expand on HJs reply? Surely a private owner would take more care to run the car in strictly adhering to any guidelines given by the manufacturer.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.6 dualfuel - Poor running at speed. 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Manufacturer: Vauxhall. Model: Astra. Type: Estate. Fuel: Dual fuel - LPG/Petrol. Trim: Elegance. Engine: 1600cc. Registered: 2003. Mileage: 52k. Petrol...